It's a lot more complicated than anybody can possibly imagine, and it's probably why the Obama administration has given NSA's General Alexander so much backing

It's a lot more complicated than anybody can possibly imagine, and it's probably why the Obama administration has given NSA's General Alexander so much backing in recent spying revelations. In addition to the spying revelations, there has been concerns about the US Government's ability to manage and maintain confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of critical communications in case of major and sustained attacks on its communications infrastructure.